Casio G’zOne
Casio’s G’zOne Commando really lives up to its name. This tough and versatile Android phone is sleek and functional, while also meeting Military Standards for its ability to withstand immersion in water, altitude, shocks, drops and vibrations, as well as temperature highs and lows and solar radiation. Needless to say, this phone will probably outlast you in the elements, so at least you can revise your will as hypothermia sets in.
In addition to its tough construction, the Commando offers a number of apps aimed at intrepid outdoor commandos, such as the Earth Compass, Walking Counter, Trip Memory, Thermometers, Tide Charts, Star Guides, and a built-in flashlight. The GPS offers pin point accuracy and turn by turn directions in a vehicle or on foot. You can even allow the phone to record GPS data while the app is closed, so you never find yourself lost.
Casio also offers a number of cool features aimed at the urban commando, including Bluetooth, the ability to create a mobile hotspot for up to five Wi-Fi compatible devices, and an advanced XT9 and T9 Trace text entry software. This allows you to type on a full QWERTY keyboard on the touchscreen quickly by gliding fingers across to each key rather than hunting and pecking each one. You can also use the speech and handwriting capabilities of the XT9 software for easy texting in any situation.
As a tough and lightweight 3G phone with all the bells and whistles, the Casio G’zOne Commando is a must have for any outdoorsman, or clumsy urbanite.